Accessing support information .......................................................................................................................................37
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................40
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................40
Bottom cover ...........................................................................................................................................................40
Memory modules.....................................................................................................................................................42
WLAN module ..........................................................................................................................................................44
WWAN module .........................................................................................................................................................46
Solid-state drive ......................................................................................................................................................47
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................50
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................50
Battery .....................................................................................................................................................................50
RTC battery ..............................................................................................................................................................51
I/O board ..................................................................................................................................................................52
Touchpad .................................................................................................................................................................53
Fan ...........................................................................................................................................................................54
Fingerprint reader board .........................................................................................................................................55
Heat sink ..................................................................................................................................................................56
System board...........................................................................................................................................................57
Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................60
Power connector cable ............................................................................................................................................61
Display assembly.....................................................................................................................................................62
Top cover with keyboard..........................................................................................................................................70
Using Computer Setup.....................................................................................................................................................72
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................................................................................73
Determining the BIOS version .........................................................................................................................73
Preparing for a BIOS update ............................................................................................................................73
Downloading a BIOS update ....................................................................................................................74
Installing a BIOS update ..........................................................................................................................74
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